STOP RIGHT THERE! FROM THIS DAY FORWARD I PROCLAIM THIS LAND “LA EASTSIDE†(The actual LA Eastside can figure out some other name for themselves, maybe “Tierra Incognitoâ€.)
From the new LA section at Huffington Post, a renewed frontal attack on the real LA Eastside by the Bourgeoisie Forces of the “OTTES†(other than the Eastside).
$8.00 cup of coffee? Perfect setting for a Vanity Fair interview? Not anywhere on my LA Eastside.
“She’s the epi… epitome of conservativeness…if the republican party doesn’t back her, it doesn’t matter because she’s gone get the presidency!”
“We do need to have profiling. I mean, the politically correctness has got to get out now. I mean, we are americans. She sticks up for the american people not for other people. We’re first, other people last.”
Did you get that? The “Other people.” Dumbfounded. This video is comedy gold. Well, maybe not. I thought of John Taylor Gatto’s book Dumbing Us Down. I thought of the hundreds of seniors at Roosevelt High who read at fifth grade level. I thought how in Mexico or Cuba, I am almost shocked at the level of discourse, because I don’t experience that level often with the strangers I meet here. When was the last time you were asked about Twain and Emerson and Langston Hughes? “So what, those are poor countries. USA #1!” What’s my point? Don’t have one, but I have a question:
Who are these people? Is this “middle america”? The “heartland of america.” Are those racist terms still used? Where are we? We, of the barrio? In the buttland? Where is this wonderful place, so often called “america?” Never been there.
Was it the editing? Why can’t they form complete sentences? I mean, uhm, well, uhm… Here are some of the greatest unintended one-liners in the history of media, in all their mostly monosyllabic glory. The Steelers dude is timeless.
Don’t get me right, that shit’s also right here in east los, en masse! Am I castigating mi gente? Everybody is mi gente, numskull! I’m fucking tired of people talking without saying anything. I said I’m tired! What chew gone do, blame lausd? Please. You with your ipod and latest fashion bullshit, but can’t give directions to save your life. “Uhm…Duh…I dunno…like, two blocks, no no three, then uhm…” Shit! And I’m not even talking about high school students!
I want to thank Mrs. Pa(l)in for helping cast a bright light on the dim bulbs. These suckers support her ignorance. “Hey, look, someone as stupid as meself can be president, she don’t know shit like me, she gots my vote. Go Sarah Go.” I know there are videos of the current president’s supporters, but he knows how to formulate common sentences. How elitist of me? Me and my City Terrace uppity ways, barrio couture, and plastic spoon upbringing. Is a complete sentence a bad thing? What about a thought? Fuck!
Am I being too harsh? I’ve been called that before, in fact, on this blog. Like all my other posts, I could give a… uhm… huh…anda…uhm…
L.A. NOW
Southern California — this just in
2 injured in collision between car, Gold Line train
November 26, 2009 | 11:05 pm
Two people suffered minor injuries this evening when their car collided with a Gold Line Metro train in East Los Angeles, authorities said.
The car turned in front of the eastbound train at a crossing near 3rd Street and Rowan Avenue about 8:20 p.m., said Sheriff’s Lt. Greg Hinkle. The two occupants of the car complained of pain and were taken to a hospital, he said.
A California Highway Patrol officer said the pair were riding in a Chevy Malibu, which was towed after the crash.
The one passenger on the train was uninjured.
— Jack Leonard
LA Eastside contributor Browne Molyneux pointed out some of the safety issues of the Eastside Gold Line Extension back in August. In particular she pointed out the nearby intersection where the above accident took place and asked why there weren’t more safeguards like crossing bars. Many of us felt that it would take an accident or worse for Metro to implement some of these much needed changes. How many accidents it will take before the area gets the consideration the residents of South Pasadena received?
Yes, I agree with the curator of Rastros y Crónicas , we need gender equality. As one of the artists in this exhibit, I am grateful for the latest addition of the National Museum of Mexican Art to this struggle for justice in Ciudad Juarez, now in its 16th year. However, I am not sure why this is a Mexican woman or Latina matter as portrayed by the curation of this exhibit. Many of the artists who have been diligent with touring protest exhibits (on Juarez) throughout Mexico and here on the west coast are males. I understand the aesthetics of exhibits–but what a powerful statement we make—when we are all united as one to speak out publicly against injustices. We cannot ask the world culture towards women to change, when we (ourselves) are not equal in our actions and everyday practices.
Rastros y Crónicas, Exhibit at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago
Opening Reception October 16, 2009, 6-8 pm
Exhibition runs through February 14, 2010
The RubÃn and Paula Torres Gallery and The Kraft Gallery
Since 1993, more then 500 women have been killed
in Ciudad Juárez in the northern Mexican state of
Chihuahua. For some time now, Mexican and Mexican
American artists have been sensitive to the subject
of Women of Juarez and have worked on diverse
projects to share their perspective on this disturbing
situation. read more
I love L.A. and there is nothing I would change about this beautiful city, except maybe peoples attitudes but that’s another story. Gallery 727 and Department of Architecture at the Royal University Collage of Fine Arts in Stockholm and the Latino Urban Forum present what will be a great show on how L.A. can survive without fossil fuel.
I am ecstatic about the 15th Annual East LA Chican@ Film Festival, Cine sin fin this year. I never really heard about it until last year and from looking at past years, a lot of great movies have been screened here. This year all the movies that are to be screened are in one location in Boyle Heights, Casa 0101. See ya there. Bring Popcorn, tapatio and limon. 🙂
Screening Dates: Nov. 12, 13, 14, 20 and 21
Film and Event Program Schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 12th, VIP Reception, 7 pm
Special Screening: Casa Libre (Documentary – Dir. by Roberto S. Oregel) at Brooklyn & Boyle, 2003 East 1st St., LA, CA 9033
Friday, Nov. 13th, Silent Shame (Feature- Dir. by Dalia Tapia) & Opening Night Party. 8 pm at Casa 0101 Annex, 2102 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Friday, Nov. 20, 8 pm
Reel Polemic (Short – Dir. by Elias Serna) Intimidad (Feature – Dir. by Ashley Sabin) at Casa 0101 Annex, 2102 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 pm Tijuaneros (Short – Dir. by Paul Bobadilla) Between Stories (Feature – Dir. by Domingo Vara) at Casa 0101 Annex, 2102 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90033
Contact:
A La Brava Producciones Revolucionarias
673 South Fickett St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323) 265-2344
cinesinfin@gmail.com
www.alabrava.com
Even though I missed this years fashion show at Tropico de Nopal, which I continue to kick myself for, I found some pics on flickr from photog LA-dude-taking pics. He got some great shots from behind the scenes tambien, which I would do anything to be able to go back stage and do what he did. Anything !! Any-who, I noticed the new pics that were uploaded on the LAEastside flickr pool.
Get ready boys and girls for a thrilling episode of El Verde! Meet mild mannered Arturo Sanchez, born as an alien from the not so far away world of Mexico and raised in the good old U.S. of A. All Arturo ever wanted was to live an ordinary life, but after a freak elote accident, Arturo became…El Verde!!! Join us as we go back, way back, to see how it all began. This November, TeAda Productions will present EL VERDE ORIGINS. Watch as Arturo becomes the superhero who fights for truth, justice, and the Mexican-American way! Then watch him as he battles the evil La Quinceaera with her ultimate plot to destroy the world.  Yes, EL VERDE is the live superhero show that’s fun for the whole family. If you’ve never been to an EL VERDE show before, be sure not to miss this one. EL VERDE ORIGINS is supported in part by a cultural grant from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission. GET YOUR TICKETS HERE !!!
Miles Memorial Playhouse
1130 Lincoln Blvd
Santa Monica, CA 90403
All I have to say is, eh. That’s right eh. But I’m being to harsh, so let me take you along for a ride and let you form your own opinion about the new line. All aboard !!
(Editor’s Note: I uploaded all the pics on here through my phone the first time around, but I fixed it now and everything should show up. Sorry for the glitch.)
